Northeast
West Nile Virus detected at New York beach
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The year’s first case of West Nile virus at a popular New York beach and campground has been detected, officials said Friday.
The virus was found in a mosquito sample collected from a trap set at Watch Hill at Fire Island National Seashore, a 30-mile-long barrier island off Long Island, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) said.
Watch Hill is a popular camping spot on federal land between Davis Park and the Fire Island Wilderness, and the trap was part of a collaborative mosquito monitoring program between NPS and Suffolk County Department of Health Services – Arthropod-Borne Disease Laboratory.
West Nile Virus was first confirmed in New York State in 1999 – the same year the virus first entered the U.S. The virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the country, per the CDC.
FAUCI HOSPITALIZED AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS, NOW RECOVERING AT HOME
The mosquito sample that tested positive for West Nile Virus was found in a trap at Watch Hill, a campground at the Seashore, officials said. (National Park Service)
The virus is transmitted to humans most commonly through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or rash, although a vast majority — around 80% — of the people who contract WNV will not experience any symptoms. There are no vaccines or treatments for the virus.
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Fire Island National Seashore is a 30-mile-long, half-mile-wide barrier island off Long Island, New York. (National Park Service)
More than 1,800 people were hospitalized with the virus last year in the U.S., leading to 182 deaths, per CDC data.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the public face of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic response, was hospitalized earlier this month with the West Nile virus, a spokesperson for Fauci told Fox News on Saturday. Fauci, 83, later returned home where he was recovering, and is expected to make a full recovery, the spokesperson said.
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Officials advised visitors to avoid areas heavily populated with mosquitoes and to wear clothing that covers the body, such as pants, socks and long-sleeved shirts. (National Park Service)
NORTHEASTERN TOWNS ISSUE VOLUNTARY LOCKDOWN TO PREVENT SPREAD OF MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS
Meanwhile, the NPS and Suffolk County will continue the weekly mosquito surveillance program to monitor the severity and extent of the virus within the Seashore. Watch Hill will also receive increased surveillance.
Control methods such as larviciding, spraying or area closures may occur if any threats to human health are identified, the NPS said.
Park officials said that those visiting Fire Island National Seashore should avoid areas with high volumes of mosquitoes, wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, socks, and long pants, and use insect repellent containing at least 30% DEET.
Fox Digital’s Michael Dorgan and Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.
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Boston, MA
Condominium sells in Boston for $3.3 million
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A 959-square-foot condominium built in 2008 has changed hands. The property located at 2 Battery Wharf in Boston was sold on Aug. 6, 2024, for $3,325,000, or $3,467 per square foot. This condominium has one bedroom and two baths. The home’s outer structure has a flat roof frame. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home comes with a three-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The property is situated on a lot spanning 959 square feet.
Additional units have recently been sold nearby:
- A 803-square-foot unit at 357 Commercial Street in Boston sold in May 2023, for $570,000, a price per square foot of $710. The unit has 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.
- In May 2024, a 700-square-foot unit on Commercial Street in Boston sold for $575,000, a price per square foot of $821. The unit has 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.
- On Commercial Street, Boston, in August 2024, a 741-square-foot unit was sold for $575,000, a price per square foot of $776. The unit has 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.
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Pittsburg, PA
Man Arrested In Pittsburgh Double Stabbing Incident
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PITTSBURGH, PA — A man is in custody after two men were wounded with a knife in the city’s Perry North section Saturday night.
Just before 10 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Vinceton Street for reports of a man stabbed. They found one man wounded in the abdomen and another who was cut in the wrist-arm area.
Both were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
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Police arrested Todd Brooks, 57, of Pittsburgh in connection with the incident. He is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person.
Brooks is being held in the Allegheny County Jail.
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The early investigation suggests the men had been involved in an altercation inside the residence.
Police continue to investigate.
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Connecticut
15 Athletes From Enfield Playing Collegiately In Connecticut This Fall
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ENFIELD, CT — College sports season has kicked off for fall 2024, and 15 student-athletes who reside in Enfield are on rosters for teams at one of the 20 colleges and universities in Connecticut with varsity athletic programs.
Six institutions in the state play at the Division I level, four are in Division II, and 10 play in Division III.
The Enfield players who chose to compete close to home encompass seven different fall sports: cross country, field hockey, football, golf, soccer, swimming and volleyball. Four are in Division I, three are playing Division II and eight are in Division III.
This information was provided by the athletic departments at each institution.
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